From California Black Media SACRAMENTO — Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed Senate Bill 51which promotes greater diversity in California’s cannabis industry. The bill was authored […]
Category: Business
Businessman uses merchandise to promote his hometown
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — When it comes to showing love for his hometown, Bobby Brimmer, the owner of Reck’ Creations Clothing Company, […]
Governor signs bill setting minimum wage for fast-food workers
Wave Wire Services LOS ANGELES — Surrounded by chanting and sign-waving workers at their union’s local office, Gov. Gavin Newsom signed into a law Sept. […]
Legislature approves fast-food worker wage measure
By Antonio Ray Harvey Contributing Writer SACRAMENTO — After months of heated political fights, and just before the Sept.14 deadline for passing bills introduced during […]
Attacks on diversity concern Black business leaders
By Lila Brown Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES — When the BeyGOOD foundation, led by Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, awarded Compton-based entrepreneur Veronica Clanton-Higgins $10,000 in August, the […]
Organization fights to fund women-owned startup businesses
By Teri Williams Contributing Columnist A source of funding for the fastest growing demographic of entrepreneurs in the country is under attack. The Black-owned venture […]
Restaurant receives grant from LAFC, Pepsi
By Emilie St. John Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — A local restaurant has received a grant from PepsiCo and Los Angeles Football Club as part of […]
Sweet Red Peach offers a recipe for baked goods
By Darlene Donloe Contributing Writer INGLEWOOD — Karolyn Plummer is standing inside her bakery, Sweet Red Peach, reminiscing about the first time she tasted what […]
Wave to participate in national journalism lab
Wave Staff Report LOS ANGELES — The Los Angeles Wave is one of 16 news organizations in the country and the only one in California […]
Los Angeles Urban League to hold annual awards banquet
By Ray Richardson Contributing Writer LOS ANGELES – A sold-out venue is expected for one of Michael Lawson’s final appearances as president of the Los […]